Unemployment Insurance Auditor
Date Posted: Aug 25, 2026
Requisition ID: 482964
Location:
100% Remote, IN, US, 46203
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD):
Our mission is to develop a premier workforce that will allow Indiana employers to flourish and entice businesses from outside our state to relocate to Indiana. Everyone at DWD will be required to think outside-the-box; to determine metrics that will allow for measurement and improvement and efficiencies to be made along the way. Cutting edge technologies will be utilized to help assess Indiana's employment future. If managed properly, Indiana's workforce will be second to none and completely prepared for the next phase of the state and country's economic growth.
Role Overview:
The Unemployment Insurance Auditor 2 position serves as a key member of DWD's Employer Audit and Investigations team, helping ensure employers throughout Indiana are accurately reporting wages and complying with unemployment insurance requirements. This position conducts audits and investigations involving worker misclassification, unreported wages, and other potential employer noncompliance. Auditors review payroll, accounting, tax, and business records, analyze information from multiple sources, interview employers and workers, and make determinations based on state and federal requirements. The position includes both remote work and travel throughout Indiana to conduct on-site audits and investigations when needed. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting, auditing, investigative, and analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate professionally with employers and handle complex or sensitive situations. This is an opportunity to perform meaningful investigative work that directly supports the integrity of Indiana's Unemployment Insurance program and UI Trust Fund.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Analyzing complex merger and acquisition and corporate reorganization schemes and investigating, where warranted, when non-compliance with applicable state and federal laws is suspected;
Analyzing and tracing regulated entity activity in the UI Program's IT systems, as well as repmis from the system, to identify and correct non-compliance;
Applying securities laws, Professional Employer Organizations, and tax rate dumping laws during investigations to determine when non-compliance has occurred by regulated entities;
Performing extensive research, data analysis, and investigation regarding an employer or assigned case;
Communicating complex legal concepts related to state and federal tax laws to an employer or its representatives;
Determining applicability of state and federal unemployment insurance tax laws, regulations, rules, policies, and legal precedent on assigned work;
Travel to the employer's location may be required depending on the job function assigned to the incumbent;
Documenting all investigative and determination processes;
Issuing subpoenas for information related to investigation;
Acting as a witness in any legal challenge to investigation or determination;
Issuing written findings regarding assigned work;
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Strong demonstration of adherence to organizational mission and protocols.
Knowledge and the ability to apply securities and tax rate dumping laws to assigned work.
Knowledge and the ability to apply state and federal laws, the Indiana Administrative Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, IRS publications, USDOL UI Policy Letters, state policies and procedures, and legal precedent to execute job duties.
Knowledge of all UI program areas; understanding of the roles of other employees in the agency and how their roles affect the administration of the UI program;
Ability to recognize problems, issues, severe non-compliance, and potential fraud, among other assigned work.
Ability to recognize when program actions concern other agency functions and to communicate with those departments as needed;
Ability to plan, initiate, and execute program goals and initiatives adequately.
Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities to meet federal quality and timeliness performance standards.
Excellent communication, planning, organization, and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent record-keeping skills.
Ability to adapt to updated Information Technology system requirements and new programs affecting UI tax and compliance functions.
Adherence to standards of professionalism during interactions with many internal and external parties when executing job duties.
Ability to relate and interact with governmental employees at all levels, employers, and private citizens in a manner conducive to the professional representation of the program.
Ability to anticipate and evaluate problems that create barriers to achieving goals and initiate corrective actions
Ability to think and react calmly in adverse or conflict-driven situations.
Ability to travel within Indiana, as required for job duties.
A degree is not required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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